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Hosta Plantain Lily 'Halcyon'
Plantain Lily Hosta 'Halcyon'


 
Frosted blue-green thick leaves that retain their color throughout the season. This variety produces pale violet-blue flowers.

Hosta are among the most popular of perennials for shady areas, with hundreds of varieties now readily available. Plants form a sturdy mound of foliage, topped with lily-like blooms. This larger specimen selection has thick, powdery blue-green leaves. Pale lavender flowers appear in July. Suitable also for planting in mixed containers or tubs. Hosta go completely dormant in the fall, and the dying foliage can be removed any time before mid spring. Easily divided in either spring or fall, but plants may be left alone for years. Excellent slug resistance. Tardiana group.

Blooms mid to late summer.

Winter hardy, Container plant, deer resistant, attracts hummingbirds, fragrant

Homeowner Planting and Maintenance Tips:

This shade loving perennial favorite is easy to grow in various soil conditions. This variety is slug resistant.
Uses: borders, massed, container, woodland
Full to partial shade
Height: 16" - 18"
Growability: easy

 

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